FLOOD! Narrowboat Stranded by Flooding as Stratford-upon-Avon Floods! Ep. 92

[@ellydavis2066]

That little swan dance at the beginning was adorable.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Bless'em! 💜💜

[@shirleyoldfield7200]

That is why I enjoy these fellow so much. There is always a bit of whimsical

[@brucemartens2418]

Hello from San Francisco Bay Area. You two, WITHOUT a doubt, have the BEST presentation on the net ,,, Thank you for all the work you do to provide such a professional and enjoyable blog. Can’t say enough good .... Bruce T. Martens from the Napa Valley area.....

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, hey! Aren’t you kind! Thank you 💜

[@stephenleather9927]

The homeless man is well known and liked locally. That is his (almost) permanent mooring. A very interrsting man. He likes Radio 4 and cider, and may soon be moving to an appartment, if he can settle to it

[@cresshead]

You put a ton of hard work into these videos to get the best camera angles, very much appreciated.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, thank you for noticing and appreciating it 💜

[@tonydeleo3642]

When the swans do their dance, their necks form a heart, how romantic! Made me smile.

[@FoxesAfloat]

It’s beautiful!

[@danchant5342]

I do enjoy this madness! Keep laughing, enjoying and streaming, and I'll keep watching! Thanks, mates!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Dan! 👊🏻

[@taz1357]

Colin! You looked just like a weatherman at 4:05 in. Wow! Send the rain to California! Love you guys!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe! Yeah, I'll happily swap some rain for a bit of sun and warmth! 👍🏻xx

[@danaburdett7564]

Thank you Shaun for being so kind to the homeless person.

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@dannyg2360]

You guys are just a breath of fresh air.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!

[@wilso003universityofminnes4]

Loved the swans.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Swans are cool! 🦢

[@onefunnyoldman]

Thank you boys :) I have travelled very little in my 64 years due to a childhood trauma, but your way of explaining your route, the history/stories and your wonderful editing of the drone/camera footage makes me feel like I am on the journey with you. Best wishes xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Martin, thank you so much for appreciating the effort I go to in creating these videos. I'm so sorry you can't enjoy it for real, but I hope we continue to make you welcome to join us every Friday 💜

[@annabodhi38]

Great video. I am just amazed at the amount of flooding, and to hear that other parts of the UK were even worse; the drone footage was very well done The swans were adorable, thanks for that. The silver fox bit made me smile, you guys are great. Thanks so much for the video and the laughs! ❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, it's our pleasure to have you join us every week 👍🏻💜

[@RestInValhalla]

I was homeless lads, thanks for showing a bit of humanity, I'm sure it meant a lot. Even to have a bit of banter as well as the food. Good stuff

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheres, Jamie. I hope you're all sorted now mate 💜

[@RestInValhalla]

@@FoxesAfloat much better thanks mate. That's how I came across you guys, I have PTSD and while homeless slept next to a river because the sound of water is soothing (dont need to tell you I'm sure). I started planning on buying a canal boat and been watching you lads since.. very soothing viewing when I'm struggling, you're actually a big part of my life 😳😂

[@live2skide1]

Love the dance of the swans

[@FoxesAfloat]

Love swans! 💜

[@davidgluck9728]

This is my first time writing a comment. I have been subscribed and watching for many months and I think this was my favorite vlog yet. Your combination of artistic views and beautiful images with interesting information becomes more professional with every one. I especially enjoy the many different views you employ and your use of the drone is superb. I recently lost my wife of 53 years. Your vlogs bring a moment of peace into my confused and sad state of mind. Thank you for sharing your travels and your lives with us. Best regards, Dave.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey, Dave 👋 Happy First Comment Day! 🥳 Thank you so much for the feedback, it means so much. I'm really sorry that you lost your wife. I can't imagine the despair if I lost Shaun. You're more than welcome to share our adventures every week. Sending love! 💜

[@mikemalone9896]

I love your blog! I live in Texas in the U.S. and have enjoyed seeing a part of the U.K. that I have never seen before. Your videography is sometimes breathtaking! I like the format you use and I also enjoy your accent! Y'all are way cool!

[@FoxesAfloat]

hehe! Thank you, Mike! 👍🏻

[@PupsandpawsNetRosie]

What a great record of the floods during the winter 2020.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers! Glad you appreciated it 👍🏻

[@kathlucy603]

You guys... love it how Sean cracks up each time Colin says something silly. Which of course is often. x Such a mixture of stories and images, plus some lovely chill out moments with beautiful scenery.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Kathryn. Really glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@acerone10]

Thank you for the update of the flooding. I have been wondering how it was. Thank you for all the drone footage. Your videos are getting better and better. The courtship of the swans was amazing. Thank you both for all the laughter. Greeting from snowy Ohio USA.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! It was the first time I'd seen the swans do that. Lovely! 💜

[@thebombdigitydog]

That live stream you two did was great fun. I love storms a lot!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! Yeah, I'd love to go storm chasing in the States 👍🏻😛

[@BeveledGlass]

Thanks for the great shots of results of the storm. Also thanks for just accepting the results of the storm and carrying on with life with no drama (except for those generators that seem to grow on the tow path), you need to find some type of spray to kill them off. Glad for you all, enjoying all that life brings along the cut.

[@FoxesAfloat]

No point making a drama when you can just get on with it 👍🏻💜

[@mariagrant3706]

Loved seeing those Swans doing love hearts together - like they were performing for you both ❤️🇦🇺

[@FoxesAfloat]

So lovely!

[@memmar1]

You are so smart. I love listening to you and your partner. I sure appreciate you educating me. God bless you sons. I love watching ya'll.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much

[@chimaera1954]

Always love watching your vids, I can see that Deb and Mark survive not only the storms but you two as well Enjoy the moments leads Nigel and Polly

[@chimaera1954]

That should be less not leads, bloody autocorrest

[@FoxesAfloat]

I think we're tiring them out 😂

[@lisapercywolf3392]

Great vlog yet again! Personally, I'm a fan of Colin's informational bits of the local lore or local history of the places you're passing, so keep up the great job! Safe travels to you both and a big smoochie for Dyllan!

[@MegaSnow121]

I agree. I love his tidbits about were they sail through. Always interesting stories about British life of the past.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thank you so much. I always think I'm boring people when I talk 😂

[@christineharmon2766]

Foxes Afloat anything but!

[@joebarrett4353]

That Dillon is one well-loved happy dog. His whole back end wags!

[@FoxesAfloat]

It never stops, Joe 😂👍🏻

[@DeanPorterEsq]

Having personally experienced homelessness in the past, thank you for being so very kind to the homeless person. As always huge respect to you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

You are so welcome!

[@stewartmckenzie6374]

It was lovely to see Dillon again God bless I'm.

[@FoxesAfloat]

We miss him every day x

[@michaelhiggins7365]

So . . . I'm left wondering . . . do you two have even the slightest clue, how much joy you bring into the world?

[@FoxesAfloat]

I still don't realistically imagine anyone watching, never mind being happy 😊

[@matthewparker4101]

this is National Geographic worthy, thanks

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you!

[@annsharp3519]

You 2 are just so much fun to watch!!♡♡

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Ann! 👍🏻💜

[@markchadwick8402]

"Moron, Valued CRT Customer.." I nearly fell off my chair laughing :) Love the VLOG, keep it up guys. Travel safe until next week!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Mark! 😂

[@philtasker2265]

Glad your all safe

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Phil! Yeah, a scary evening that was! 😱

[@carolley9705]

Colin you always have such fascinating uncommon bits of history. Dont stop.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Carol 👍

[@tonyball278]

Great drone footage, just shows how bad the flooding has been, Thanks for the VLOG

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Tony!

[@Gardeninginpearls]

I love Dillion's sideways run. ♥️ You three are awesome and loved from my house in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.A.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much, Rebecca! 💜

[@alanblunt6012]

Hi Colin and Shaun love your vlogs thank you

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Alan!

[@lindahouston9331]

The swan dance is lovely! ❤️ And it was very kind of you to help the homeless gentleman. Thank you!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Linda 💜

[@lkbranniff3298]

Gadzooks! Odd bodkins, even! Water everywhere. You two do have such adventures. Another spectacular video. Thank you so much. You enthusiasm is contagious.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend! 👍🏻x

[@tombartolomei4398]

In honor of your trip to Stratford upon Avon and in memory of Shaun’s Dad and your beloved Dillon, a little bit of the Bard: “My crown I am, but still my griefs are mine. You may my glories and my state depose but not my griefs; still am I king of those.” (Richard II) God knows that 2020 held far too many griefs for us all. Here’s to better days in 2021. Cheers mates! 💗

[@FoxesAfloat]

💜

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you both, take care, love the swans, the banter and the scenery!! Take care

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thank you! 💜👍🏻💜

[@oddymanskewiff]

You two never fail to put a smile on my face, love the enthusiam for everything.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@teresaparsley9450]

you are man after my heart. Lots of tidbits of history and knowledge. I am learning so much about “things”.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you're enjoying the madness, Teresa xx

[@ItsOnlyMe13]

Amazing drone footage. You both make make me laugh. I’m really enjoying your channel.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much

[@BarneyLeith]

Great videography & editing, as always. Particularly loved the drone shots of the floods around Stratford. Onwards and upwards (through the 1,980 Wilmcote Locks). Great stuff, as always, guys, and keep the madness going!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, thanks, Barney! We did them the other day. Up to 16,320 now! 😱😛

[@loisbb]

Beautiful! The mooring up bit is always a plus and nice rope winding. You keep everything so neat and shipshape! I look forward to your vlogs every week!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Lois! 💜

[@SheplerStudios]

Another great vlog guys! Shaun don’t ever stop laughing, you really brighten the world with that. Wonderful drone and music selections Colin.

[@FoxesAfloat]

His laugh is so contagious 😂💜

[@craigjoyce5004]

Great how you gents filmed the flood water before and after the rain. I do feel so sorry for all the people who have been flooded out.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, very sad for those further down on the Severn.

[@ZeniaZ]

Such an intriguing way of describing things! Don't change. Thanks a gain.

[@FoxesAfloat]

My pleasure!

[@leeshellam3150]

Stunning guys! Absolutely stunning! Better than anything on TV.👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Giggles! You guys are funny. Just love your neck of the woods. Happy boating.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@DEmma1972]

Nice capture of the swans doing a heart and I loved the water tap. . .surrounded by water. Drone coverage was great also. Doing the before and after showed just how it affected the area

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you. Yeah, I got a bit geeky with the before and after shots 😂 xx

[@laptopsid]

Me and R lass love your vlogs. Absolutely brilliant.👍👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, ta guys! Have a lovely weekend! 👍🏻

[@stevebarbier5602]

Another great vlog....................the before and after shot's in Stratford were brill................................

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pennysmith2511]

I've only just found you both...I absolutely love what you have been doing with your lives. Making wonderful memories. Thank you for showing us all. I watch everyday now. Keep vids coming. Stay safe. Penny

[@FoxesAfloat]

Welcome, Penny! Thank you so much for joining us 👍🏻💜

[@japrods1]

Wow. Seen Stratford flooded but never as bad as that. Loved the before and after shots. V v clever. The dancing love swans were brilliant. As always we lost ourselves in your world. Got annoyed when someone called during it!!! Happy Cruising. C&Lx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Tell them to bugger off! 😂 Thanks guys 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@danzig-vf6bx]

I'm from Indiana in the US and I'm so jealous. I'm in love with narrowboats and the canals. So beautiful. Love your channel

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much! You're more than welcome to continue sharing our adventures each week 💜

[@glynpayne4393]

Customer...."I'd like a Shakespeare book please." Book store assistant.....'Certainly, Which one?' Customer....."Durrr! William!!!"

[@FoxesAfloat]

😂😂😂

[@trevornelmes9331]

Colin, you're losing it ...... hehe. Great stuff guys. Total entertainment.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I lost it a lonnnnnnnnnng time ago, Trevor 😂

[@vanished3306]

It has been awhile since I told you how much I appreciate your vlogs, so there it is. They have it all, education, beautiful scenery, wonderful scores, and lots of humor! My God I love yous guys, stay safe! ~USA fan~

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!!

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

Phenominal water levels. Good to see you chaps were ok

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, exciting and a bit scary 😬

[@andyrbush]

Looks so cozy on the boat in the storm. Love the countryside scenery and how you capture it.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you very much!

[@margaretwilliamson9659]

Wow. Water water everywhere. Great music with this episode too. Love hearing Shaun laugh.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe! It's contagious! 😂

[@detectingrose2221]

Wow those are some skinny locks like threading a eye of a needle awesome handling

[@FoxesAfloat]

Sure is

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Water water everywhere 😲 well done guys, love the swans ❤️ Trev n Sue

[@FoxesAfloat]

The swans were ace! 🦢

[@webstergilessmith6947]

You two are very hilarious AND interesting! I loved all the swans in the waters of Stratford! Incredible that the swan couple came to the boat's window to say hello and get a bit of food! Dillon is so cute! Lovely, wonderful dog! KUDOS to you both!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@rogermatth]

We do enjoy the madness! Take care and thanks for the great video from D & R. Cheers from Canada.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Roger! Have a lovely weekend 💜

[@wendygriffiths585]

You look like a proper news presenter, amazing footage of the floods, especially the before and after shots, we went to Bridgenorth to see the floods, quite incredible, stay well xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow, thank you!

[@philorth44]

Your videos are amazing. Incredibly well produced and edited. Better than many professional ones. You get the balance just right between them being fun and informative and most importantly entertaining. The Ant n Dec of narrowboats.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha, Ant & Dec 😂

[@jimm6386]

The only time I’ve visited your handsome and lovely land was in 2014. The day I arrived the weather had changed from short sleeves and shorts to windy/cold/rain. BUT I must tell you that flying over the whole of England from west to east, I was absolutely astonished at the number of canals, rivers, streams, rivulets - good Gawd just water everywhere! The beauty from the air is ab fab. I visited Stratford Upon Avon - went to the National Theatre there - got a ticket at the last minute and saw David Tennant in Richard III... couldn’t believe my luck. I’d taught English Lit. for a number of years when first out of university. It was just a thrill to see the Bard performed by the likes of David. His power and vocal delivery just filled the auditorium.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I bet that was amazing to see!

[@Kwozie]

Wow at the swans doing their love dance 💗💗💗 you know swans represent love 💕

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, Love swans! 🦢

[@100brucebrown]

Beautiful photography

[@thewunder-lusters9644]

The swan peering over the sill wondering where breakfast was, was perfect ... a good idea to get to higher ground ... love Dillon's happy face, and tail. :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

That tail never stops wagging. Neither does Dillon's 😂👏

[@simonfall2817]

Colin, my wife thinks you are completely barking mad, but like me, she loves your vids. Keep it up (the video's). LOL.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍 (I am barking mad) 😂

[@debsie9769]

Great vlog as always boys. Id like to bottle Seans laugh. Always cracks me up. Take care of yourselves. Xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

It's so contagious 😂 xx

[@joholloway890]

You guys are hilarious! Love your channel!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thank you so much, Jo! Have a lovely weekend! 👍🏻x

[@joholloway890]

@@FoxesAfloat You too! Wanna be in a movie about stealing my own narrowboat oine day? lol!

[@rickvangunten4800]

Impressive Flood Footage.Looks like the Swans loved it.Glad you managed to survive.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe... only just 😂

[@rickvangunten4800]

@@FoxesAfloat Well at least your house floats.............👍

[@davehollingworth5537]

Ye gods the flooding doth looketh incredible. Forsooth, quite magnificent dronery and ‘out damned spot out’, and so on. Beam me up Shaun. Top vlog, thank you, and yes, keep away from other boaters, especially boat-tubers (well except the other two that I quite like). 😂

[@FoxesAfloat]

I'd like to think you took forever to write that comment. Brilliant! Oh, and what OTHER boat tubers...? There aren't any 😂

[@TMITNA]

Top tier banter as always gentlemen.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Appreciated 👍🏻

[@andreabalderstone4272]

The footage of the flooding was fascinating and I loved the swan visitor at your window. 😊

[@bruceshaw2402]

Great vlog as usual and it was a nice thing to do to give the homeless chap the pastry and short bread because what you put out in life comes back to you good for good bad for bad he must have had a rough time of it during the storms so hope he's ok . Safe cruising lads .

[@FoxesAfloat]

He was fine. We saw him on the way down to Stratford a couple of weeks earlier. Quite a well-known character 💜

[@jayoneill1533]

The swans seemed fascinated and a bit confused swimming around in areas they have never been before.

[@FoxesAfloat]

They were proper panicking in the lock 😬

[@awvince]

Lads thanks so much for this video. Stratford is my home town and I miss her, I have been living in Kentucky since 1996. I get home rarely, I wish I had been there and could have shown you the real town. Stratford people keep themselves a bit apart because of so many tourists. you need to know the local pubs and the local characters. Theirs many of both in town. Thanks especial for the drone footage of the church and seven meadows. Loxley road, the rec, Boat club and more. I have a thousand memories from every street corner, patch of grass, stretch of cut, bend in the river, and even more from most of the pubs. Thanks for showing Stratford with respect. She is way more than a tourist trap. keep on being you. oh yes,, more Dog in the vids please. I like Dogs.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Antony! Glad we brought back some memories and that you enjoyed the footage. Everyone wants more Dillon 😂

[@awvince]

@@FoxesAfloat Then you should give the people what they want, more Dillon lol. But seriously been watched you vids, and love them. your live chat was hilarious. wish I had known you were in Strat, I would of asked one of my friends to show you around. Enjoy the next adventure.

[@vanished3306]

Another spectacular work of art, right down to the choice of music! Collin you are truly gifted👍🏻 I cannot imagine how much work you must put into each video, but please don’t ever stop. Your vlogs lift my spirit, always.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DG-jq7il]

Cheers guys, thanks for another fantastic uplifting vlog

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure. Hope you enjoyed it 💜

[@heathernewman7930]

Wonderful, I particularly liked the before and after shots of the flooding. Love the humour and the gentle vibes. If you gentlemen ever make it to Aberdeen you are welcome to dinner 🤗

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Heather! x

[@dennischeslock7782]

I'm really glad you two are A OK after those two storms that youn went through. God bless Dennis from Delaware U.S.A

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, the REAL Dennis! 😂 Thanks mate 👍🏻💜

[@angclimpson6011]

Love you guys, listening whilst working.

[@marianjacobs5597]

Thank you Colin, Shaun for another great post love your sense of humor also your great areal shots. Glad you are all okay

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, thankfully! Cheers, Marian! Have a lovely weekend 💜

[@marianjacobs5597]

@@FoxesAfloat Thank you but I've been retired for a few years now so I have one longggggggggggggggggg weekend. LOL

[@FoxesAfloat]

@@marianjacobs5597 A bit like us 💜 Do you ever wonder what day it is? 😂

[@marianjacobs5597]

@@FoxesAfloat yep, all the time it's a lovely freeing feeling.

[@Bruin4Life]

Love the new puppy Otis. The last two of our four dogs have been rescue dogs and we got them as puppies. Millie was about a year old and Abby was 10 weeks old when we got her. She is now 8 years old. They do become part of the family very quickly.

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Ooh I'm so glad that you are all safe and well - we were so worried about you in the storms sending regards👏❤️😁xxx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, we're fine 😂

[@gogirl7382]

You guys are so entertaining. I am clicking around and hitting early ones and others. Love your music too.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thank you! You know, we have a playlist with all the episodes in order. bit.ly/2RZOA12

[@claudieschmidt2353]

Enjoy viewing your videos....probably the only way I'll get to see UK. Love from Texas!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thanks, Claudie! xxxx

[@yureituesday]

Canoodling swans🥰

[@FoxesAfloat]

🥰

[@johndunn8580]

Great vlog as usual, glad you’re safe after the storms and floods 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, John! Have a lovely weekend! 👍🏻

[@margaretbedwell58]

I loved this video going to Stratford on Avon. The flooding photos with the drone were amazing. The swans were beautiful and that cheeky one poking his head in your window for food. How special was that !!! I really enjoy all the little history bits. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@howardplatt1029]

Brilliant as ever guys, don't think I would have slept much in Stratford with the floods, Cheers H

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, it was a bit hairy that night 😬

[@animerlon]

The swans @ 2:40 made me think of a couple doing the flamenco.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe! Yeah.

[@nobbyhall6042]

Great Vlog fellas, drone footage amazing and very informative.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Nobby! 👍🏻

[@davidlockwood6461]

I completely agree about the boat with the generator at Wilmcote. These people should have their licenses revoked! 😡 It's bad enough that it sounded like a tractor, but to stretch the power cord and leave in on the towpath, essentially putting off anyone who might want to moor there is just selfish! You should have named and shamed the boater! I would. I loved the drone shots of the flooding. Your production values are off the chart for KZbin. You should be on mainstream television. Best wishes from the flooded north!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, David. I agree that it appeared to be a way of deterring any boats from mooring behind them. It certainly worked. I don't believe in naming or shaming, but it would be nice if people could see what others think of their behaviour. xx

[@mikeenglish6401]

Hi Guys..... Hopefully no further flooding for you to contend with....... Mike

[@FoxesAfloat]

FAMOUS. LAST. WORDS. 😂